Head of Operations / Chief Operating Officer
WLDM – Byron Bay / Mullumbimby (Hybrid) $120,000–$150,000 We're looking for a senior operator to help scale a world-class AI company at the frontier of search, and play a defining role in what comes next.
About Us
WLDM is a high-growth, world-class AI and SEO agency operating at the forefront of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), working with enterprise and high-impact brands globally.
We partner with some of the most influential brands, helping them navigate and win in a rapidly evolving search landscape.
Alongside our core agency offering, WLDM is building a world-class AI research and development capability that sits at the intersection of search, content, and AI.
The business is entering its most exciting stage of growth to date.
Today, WLDM operates with a globally distributed team of 100+, supporting a growing pipeline of enterprise and high-impact clients worldwide.
As the company scales, we are now seeking a senior operational leader to help guide WLDM into its next chapter.
About the Role
WLDM is looking for a Head of Operations / Chief Operating Officer to partner closely with the CEO and take ownership of how the business operates at scale.
This is a full-time role with part-time available to the right candidate.
This role exists to bring clarity, structure, and operational excellence across the agency, ensuring that strategy translates into execution, and that execution remains consistent as the company grows.
You will be accountable for the effective running of the business across operations, finance, HR, marketing, and data science, working through functional leads and teams.
This is a hybrid role, with in-person collaboration in Byron Bay / Mullumbimby three days per week, alongside flexible work arrangements.
You'll Be Empowered To
Take full ownership of business operations, finance, people leadership and execution
Translate priorities into clear plans and outcomes
Bring structure, cadence, and accountability across teams
Strengthen client delivery, quality, and operational consistency
Own financial visibility: forecasting, cashflow, margins, and commercial discipline
Improve systems, processes, and internal workflows so the business can scale smoothly
Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, flagging issues early and fixing them pragmatically
You Likely Have
Experience running operations in a 7–8 figure business (agency or services environment strongly preferred)
A track record of getting things done reliably in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Strong financial literacy and experience overseeing budgets, cashflow, and profitability
Experience leading distributed or remote teams
Experience working closely with a founder and helping translate vision into execution
A practical, systems-oriented mindset with strong follow-through
Clear written and verbal communication
Why WLDM
A senior, high-impact role at a world-class company operating at the frontier of AI and search
Direct partnership with a founder who values clarity, trust, and strong execution
Meaningful ownership and influence over how the business runs
Hybrid working model with strong in-person collaboration
You'll join at a pivotal moment, helping shape how a rapidly scaling, AI-led business operates for its next phase of growth.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role at a company shaping the future of AI-driven search.
It will suit someone who enjoys owning outcomes a fast-moving, founder-led environment.
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